Presenting Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) the Legislator of the Year award at the 2016 National Bike Summit & Women’s Forum was one of those classic moments of the Summit. Just as I got on stage to introduce him, the fire alarm went off.

For the past few months I have been Vice Chair of the Board and, under the leadership of Karen Jenkins, our Chair, it has been a very productive time for the whole board. My passion for cycling and for the League’s long history has kept me energized and grateful for the amazing work we do. I have a strong focus on education and for our Smart Cycling program in particular.

The League of American Bicyclists is excited to share this informative video showcasing the University of California, Davis, a Platinum level participant in our Bicycle Friendly University and Bicycle Friendly Business programs.

When Architect of the Capitol Stephen T. Ayers spoke at the 2014 National Bike Summit, the office he’d led since 2010 was undergoing something of a revolution. The AOC office was becoming known for its bicycle-friendliness.

We at the League of American Bicyclists are deeply saddened by yesterday's crash in Kalamazoo, which took the lives of five bicyclists and seriously injured four others. It was one of the more horrific crashes ever seen for bicyclists. It appears that the driver was intoxicated — one of the leading causes of fatal motor vehicle crashes.

Are you ready to serve on the Board of Directors of the League of American Bicyclists? Then consider running to be elected by the membership. Service on the Board of the League is an excellent way to have a long-term impact on the organization and the active transportation movement at the national level.